Buena Vista County IA Archives Biographies.....Benson, E W 1834 - 
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Author: Western Publishing Co, Sioux City


E W Benson, of the firm of Benson & Son, dealers in all kinds of grain, flax,
wool, seeds, live stock, etc., was born in O. in 1834, came west in 1854,
located at Storm Lake, Ia., 1869, and engaged for a time in farming; then in
grain buying. He served one year in the war of the rebellion in the 49th Wis.
Vol. as corporal.

Additional Comments:
From: 

History of Western Iowa
Its settlement and growth
A comprehensive compilation of progressive events concerning the counties cities
towns and villages -- biographical sketches of the pioneers and business men
with an authentic 
History of the State of Iowa

Sioux City
Western Publishing Co
1882

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